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Will HPV test detect a dormant strain in the body even if the pap smear test is negative and doesnt show any HpV cytology?
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Dr. S K Wadhwa
Gynecologist
47 yrs exp
Lucknow
Only four strains of HPV are detected by the test.
But your question is a bit confusing.
If you are HPV negative, why do you feel that you have a dormant HPV strain ? And if you have a dormant HPV strain , let it be there . It can't become active suddenly.
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Dr. Supriya Goyal
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14 yrs exp
Delhi
U can test for benign HPV strains 6 and 11 ( low risk ) and 16 and 18 ( high risk )
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